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Savannah

Tennessee · 7,213 residents · 6.821 sq mi
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Savannah has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $37,544. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $115,000. The poverty rate of 26.7% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 32% less than the Tennessee median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 40.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
7,213
+4%since 2000
from 6,917 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,057 / sq mi
+4%since 2000
from 1,014 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.9
Unchangedsince 2000
from 41.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
6K7K7K7K7K1990201020202024Savannah
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,544
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,779 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,701
+30%since 2000
from $15,101 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
13.0%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 11.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
26.7%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 23.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade24.2%
US avg: 10%
Information22.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade7%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance1.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services1.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services1.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Public administration1.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 2%
Professional, scientific, technical0.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$115,000
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $62,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$612
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $360 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
52.8%
−8.2 ptssince 2000
from 61.0% in 2000
47.2% rent
Afford Score
3.1
+12%since 2000
from 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic89.1%(6,160)
Black8.5%(591)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(78)
Asian0.3%(20)
Other0%
Diversity Score22.9%(1,587)
2020
White, non-Hispanic84.3%(6,083)
Black6.9%(496)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(174)
Asian0.9%(68)
Other1.5%(105)
Diversity Score27.8%(2,007)
Diversity Score
28
+21%since 2000
from 23 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 12.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
85.3%
+21.5 ptssince 2000
from 63.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.9%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 4.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.5 min
+22%since 2000
from 14.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
84.7%
−5.6 ptssince 2009
from 90.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
10.7%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.7%
−11.3 ptssince 2011
from 17.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
48.9%
+1.3 ptssince 2011
from 47.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
28.4%
−30.9 ptssince 2009
from 59.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.4%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 44.2% in 2009
Female
54.6%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 55.8% in 2009
Foreign born
1.9%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
13.4%
−71.3 ptssince 2013
from 84.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Savannah, Tennessee?

Savannah, Tennessee has about 7,213 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Savannah, Tennessee?

The typical household in Savannah, Tennessee earns about $37,544 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Savannah, Tennessee expensive?

In Savannah, Tennessee, the median home is worth about $115,000, and the typical rent is about $612 a month.

How educated are people in Savannah, Tennessee?

About 11.0% of adults age 25 and over in Savannah, Tennessee hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Savannah, Tennessee?

About 26.7% of people in Savannah, Tennessee live below the federal poverty line.

Has Savannah, Tennessee grown since 1990?

Yes, Savannah, Tennessee has grown since 1990. The population has added about 644 residents, a change of about 10 percent over that period.

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